Stories from the Hackery

Jacob Best-Wittenberg graduated with Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 10.

I'm a Nashville native who worked in restaurants most of my adult life. Moving into web development has been an exciting journey that's allowed me to pursue my natural passion for problem-solving by learning new skills and exploring creative solutions to issues.

Parker Hodge graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

In 2018 I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Molecular Biology, fully intent on pursuing further education in medicine or health research. However, after exposure to design and data visualizations in MATLAB and R in my research endeavors, I was captivated by the opportunity to design and create that programming afforded and research seemingly lacked. I then enrolled in Nashville Software School with goal to develop the skills that would allow me to develop and contribute to meaningful, engaging software products.

Parker Hodge graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

In 2018 I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Molecular Biology, fully intent on pursuing further education in medicine or health research. However, after exposure to design and data visualizations in MATLAB and R in my research endeavors, I was captivated by the opportunity to design and create that programming afforded and research seemingly lacked. I then enrolled in Nashville Software School with goal to develop the skills that would allow me to develop and contribute to meaningful, engaging software products.

Brennen Tatum graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

As a Firefighter, I have worked in a team/crew type environment in both leadership and subordinate roles. While in this career I have been faced with difficult and stressful situations that require critical thinking, situation awareness and teamwork to get the job done safely and effectively. I enjoy Software Development for the intellectual challenge, ability to be creative, and the problem solving aspects. To build something from the ground up and see it work after the effort involved is a great feeling of accomplishment.

Brennen Tatum graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

As a Firefighter, I have worked in a team/crew type environment in both leadership and subordinate roles. While in this career I have been faced with difficult and stressful situations that require critical thinking, situation awareness and teamwork to get the job done safely and effectively. I enjoy Software Development for the intellectual challenge, ability to be creative, and the problem solving aspects. To build something from the ground up and see it work after the effort involved is a great feeling of accomplishment.

Crystal Elsey graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

I have always been the sort of person who loves to jump in and orchestrate a solution to a puzzle or a problem, or even figure out how to make something that works, work even better. The first time I was able to maneuver through a maze of code on my own and identify how to make it perform the way I wanted, I knew I was hooked. Coming from prior experiences in nonprofit development, sales, and account management, I love being in a field where I don't have to choose between strategic and creative thinking -- the possibilities for inventive problem-solving are endless!

Crystal Elsey graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

I have always been the sort of person who loves to jump in and orchestrate a solution to a puzzle or a problem, or even figure out how to make something that works, work even better. The first time I was able to maneuver through a maze of code on my own and identify how to make it perform the way I wanted, I knew I was hooked. Coming from prior experiences in nonprofit development, sales, and account management, I love being in a field where I don't have to choose between strategic and creative thinking -- the possibilities for inventive problem-solving are endless!

Daniel Fuqua graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

I wrote my first line of code in October of 2019 as I took an introductory course to front end web development to see if a career and a new life as a developer was truly a target worth setting my aim toward. I decided it was, and since that day I have been borderline obsessed with my newly found power to communicate with computers and get them to execute tasks. I see now that with adequate commitment and work ethic, the possibilities reach far beyond my current comprehension.

Daniel Fuqua graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

I wrote my first line of code in October of 2019 as I took an introductory course to front end web development to see if a career and a new life as a developer was truly a target worth setting my aim toward. I decided it was, and since that day I have been borderline obsessed with my newly found power to communicate with computers and get them to execute tasks. I see now that with adequate commitment and work ethic, the possibilities reach far beyond my current comprehension.

Tim George graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 39.

My interest in software development began in my freshman year of high school. We built a simple website mostly utilizing HTML and inline-styling for a class project. After spending the first decade of my working years mastering the art of craft butchery and managing a business, I decided I needed a new stimulating path that combined my passion for customer service and artistry. I ran into a former colleague who had entered NSS and was now a successful software engineer. After doing some research and studying privately I decided that entering the school was my next step.